— sorry, this review is being interrupted because I’ve just tasted a flat-out delicious and obviously “Best Value” white wine. Pine Ridge’s chenin blanc/viognier blend from California is balanced, interesting, and tastes like pears, citrus, melons and green peppers. Yes, green peppers. When I say “balanced” I mean that the sweetness from the viognier is countered nicely by the citrus acidity in the chenin blanc. This stuff is unbelievable. And it’s only $11? WTF?

Just buy it — trust me.

See, I’m like Colin Powell, except I’m not an impressive war leader, and you’re not the white house press corps trusting the U.S. military for the first time since Viet Nam. (And, instead of caring about Washington news, you’re mainly looking to get buzzed on white wine. Wait, that makes you EXACTLY LIKE the white house press corps.)